Syrian Arab Republic: Syria, Jordan Officially Reopen Border Crossing

Source: Voice of America
Country: Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic
Last Updated: October 15, 2018 12:40 PM
Edward Yeranian
CAIRO — The al-Naseeb border crossing between Jordan and Syria officially reopened Monday after a three year closure. More than 7,000 trucks used to make the crossing between Syria and Jordan daily before the passage was forced to close in 2015. Observers on both sides expressed hopes the reopening would help improve the economies in both countries.
Trucks began crossing into Jo